Background
Rafferty, Emily Kernan was born on March 13, 1949 in New York City.
Rafferty, Emily Kernan was born on March 13, 1949 in New York City.
Bachelor cum laude, Boston University, 1971.
Arts and philanthropy assistant to David Rockefeller, Junior, Boston, 1971. Deputy director education Institute Contemporary Art, 1973—1975. Administrator corporation, foundation & individual fundraising Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, 1976—1981, manager development, 1981—1984, vice president development & membership, 1984—1996, senior vice president development & membership, 1996—1999, senior vice president external affairs, 1999—2005, president, since 2005.
Member blue ribbon com American Cancer Society Foundation, 1999—2000. Lifetime honorary trustee Convent of the Sacred Heart. Vice president board Indiana School Chairman Association.
President Blue Hill Troupe, 1998—1999. Member board directors National September 11 Memorial & Museum at World Trade Center. Member of Independent Sector (Metropolitan Museum representative), American Association Museums (development committee 1984-1994), Women in Financial Development, Association Fundraising Professionals, ArtTable (board directors 1991-1994).
Married John Rafferty. Children: Nicholas, Sara.